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    Buying RAM for R51

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ricola_pak, Apr 11, 2005.

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    I'm about to purchase a Thinkpad R51 online and I would like to purchase 256 MB RAM at the same time so I can upgrade it right away when I get it.

    Any websites for lower-priced RAM for IBMs? I have checked Kingston's website and the RAM I need (256MB 333MHz DDRAM, if I remember correctly) costs about $60USD.
     
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    Instead of the R51, I've purchased a T42.

    It uses the same kind of RAM: PC2700 333MHz 200-PIN SODIMM


    However, I am wondering if brands matter at all?

    I have heard that for Dell laptops, only certain brands can fit even if they have the correct specs.

    I am looking at this:

    HYNIX SODIMM 200PIN PC2700 512MB
    HX-PC2700512SOD

    Which is a lot cheaper than the other options I have.



    Thanks!
     
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